Born in Mexico City, 1955.
Studies:
1978-1985 Architecture and Visual Arts, ENAP, UNAM, ENEP Acatlán, Mexico.
1974-1980 National School of Painting, Sculpture and Engraving "La Esmeralda", INBA, Mexico City
Individual Exhibitions (selection):
2009 El iluminado, Helio Montiel, Centro Cultural del Mexico Contemporáneo, Mexico City.
2008 Helio Montiel 15.2m2, El Nigromante Cultural Centre, San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico.
2002 One Hundred Paintings on Paintings, OMR Gallery, Mexico City.
1998 Helio Montiel, Recent Work, Contemporary Art Gallery, Mexico City.
1993 Retrospective, Zona Gallery, Mexico City.
Awards (selection):
2007-2010 National System of Art Creators, FONCA, Mexico.
1979 Special Mention, Sculpture, XV National Contest for Visual Arts Students, Aguascalientes, Mexico.